Siobhan Molloy - executive director
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NZSTA launches Te Tiriti o Waitangi Responsiveness Policy
The New Zealand Speech‑language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) has adopted its first Te Tiriti o Waitangi Responsiveness Policy, marking a significant step in our bicultural journey. This policy set…Read more about 'NZSTA launches Te Tiriti o Waitangi Responsiveness Policy'...
Major Investment in SLT Workforce
We're pleased to share exciting news from Budget 2025: the Government has announced funding for an additional 78.5 FTE speech-language therapists, aiming to support around 2,500 students with communic…
A Massive Shout Out to Our NZSTA Volunteers!
To all of our incredible NZSTA volunteers – thank you. Whether you serve on a committee, help shape policy, contribute to professional development, support events, or offer your time and expertise in…Read more about 'A Massive Shout Out to Our NZSTA Volunteers! '...
Allied Health Professions Day in Aotearoa New Zealand – Celebrating Our Unique Contribution
MEDIA RELEASE: Aotearoa New Zealand Celebrates For Immediate Release Date: 14 October 2024 Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day 2024, celebrated on 14 October, offers a significant opportunity for …
Celebrating Difference: E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
Speech-language Therapy Awareness Week 2024 is here, and this year we are embracing the theme of Celebrating Difference, inspired by the beautiful whakataukī: E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kū…Read more about 'Celebrating Difference: E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū'...
NZSTA Advocates for Enhanced Speech-Language Therapy Services in Aged Care Sector
19 August 2024 – Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA) has formally submitted to the government’s Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector’s Current …
"NZ Speech-language Therapists Advocate for Gaza Ceasefire"
25 June 2024 The peak professional association for speech-language therapists in Aotearoa New Zealand, the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA), calls for an immediate and perm…Read more about '"NZ Speech-language Therapists Advocate for Gaza Ceasefire"'...
Whaikaha at it again, say speech-language therapists
Date: March 25, 2024 Disabled people may be prevented from accessing crucial equipment that helps them live independently and safely following changes being made by Whaikaha, Ministry of Disabled Peo…Read more about 'Whaikaha at it again, say speech-language therapists'...
New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association expresses deep concern over Whaikaha's changes to disability support funding
The New Zealand Speech-language Therapists' Association (NZSTA) is deeply troubled by the changes Whaikaha, the Ministry for Disabled People, has made to the Purchasing Rules for disability support funding.
Petition: Paid Training in Education and Health
*LAUNCH OF PETITION FOR PAID TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN HEALTH and EDUCATION No matter where we live or what we do, we all need access to education, healthcare and social support across a lifetime. For…Read more about 'Petition: Paid Training in Education and Health'...